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Job Description

Develop and execute software test plans in order to identify software problems and their causes.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 15-1199.01

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Software Quality Assurance Engineers and Testers”.

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Tasks for “Software Quality Engineer”

Provide feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality.
Install and configure recreations of software production environments to allow testing of software performance.
Conduct software compatibility tests with programs, hardware, operating systems, or network environments.
Create or maintain databases of known test defects.
Update automated test scripts to ensure currency.
Conduct historical analyses of test results.
Provide technical support during software installation or configuration.
Perform initial debugging procedures by reviewing configuration files, logs, or code pieces to determine breakdown source.
Review software documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance, or completeness, or to mitigate risks.
Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability.
Develop or specify standards, methods, or procedures to determine product quality or release readiness.
Coordinate user or third party testing.
Visit beta testing sites to evaluate software performance.
Investigate customer problems referred by technical support.
Evaluate or recommend software for testing or bug tracking.
Identify program deviance from standards, and suggest modifications to ensure compliance.
Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems.
Monitor program performance to ensure efficient and problem-free operations.
Test system modifications to prepare for implementation.
Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards.
Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.
Collaborate with field staff or customers to evaluate or diagnose problems and recommend possible solutions.
Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.
Design or develop automated testing tools.
Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates.
Monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes.
Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures.
Install, maintain, or use software testing programs.

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